How gas prices have changed in California in the last week

By Stacker Feed

1 min read • Published December 12, 2025

By Stacker Feed

1 min read • Published December 12, 2025

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How gas prices have changed in California in the last week

Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in California using data from AAA. Gas prices are as of December 12.

California by the numbers
– Gas current price: $4.40
– Week change: -$0.10 (-2.1%)
– Year change: +$0.06 (+1.3%)
– Historical expensive gas price: $6.44 (6/14/22)

– Diesel current price: $5.04
– Week change: -$0.06 (-1.1%)
– Year change: +$0.20 (+4.1%)
– Historical expensive diesel price: $7.01 (6/18/22)

Metros with most expensive gas in California
#1. Napa: $4.59
#2. San Diego: $4.58
#3. San Luis Obispo-Atascadero-Paso Robles: $4.56
#4. Los Angeles-Long Beach: $4.55
#5. Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-Lompoc: $4.50
#6. Ventura: $4.49
#7. Salinas: $4.46
#8. Orange County: $4.45
#9. Santa Cruz-Watsonville: $4.42
#10. Santa Rosa: $4.41
#11. Bakersfield: $4.41
#12. San Francisco: $4.40
#13. San Bernardino: $4.37
#14. Riverside: $4.33
#15. San Rafael: $4.33
#16. Oakland: $4.32
#17. Madera-Chowchilla: $4.32
#18. Visalia-Tulare-Porterville: $4.31
#19. El Centro: $4.29
#20. Vallejo-Fairfield: $4.27
#21. Sacramento: $4.26
#22. Fresno: $4.25
#23. Hanford-Corcoran: $4.25
#24. Merced: $4.22
#25. Yolo: $4.22
#26. San Jose: $4.22
#27. Chico-Paradise: $4.14
#28. Modesto: $4.09
#29. Stockton-Lodi: $4.07
#30. Redding: $4.04
#31. Yuba City: $3.95

States with the least expensive gas
#1. Oklahoma: $2.36
#2. Iowa: $2.51
#3. Texas: $2.51

Read on to see which states have the most expensive gas prices.

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#5. Alaska

– Regular gas price: $3.62

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#4. Oregon

– Regular gas price: $3.65

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#3. Washington

– Regular gas price: $4.04

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#2. California

– Regular gas price: $4.40

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#1. Hawaii

– Regular gas price: $4.45

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Most common jobs 150 years ago in New York

By Stacker Feed

5 min read • Published December 11, 2025

By Stacker Feed

5 min read • Published December 11, 2025

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Most common jobs 150 years ago in New York

At the time of the American Revolution, most of the job market in the U.S. revolved around agriculture or food acquisition in some way. Many individuals and communities farmed for subsistence, not even growing enough to have an excess to sell for profits. As the fledgling country grew, so did its economy, springing forth during the Industrial Revolution of the late 1700s and early 1800s, and inexorably shifting the nation’s economic focus from agrarian efforts to those of manufacturing, trade, and other forms of business. Inventions like the steam engine and cotton gin accelerated production, feeding a booming job market that was met with immigrants eager to find work.

By the mid- to late-1800s, the U.S. economy and job market was characterized by successive periods of rapid growth followed by panics or depressions. This economic disquiet was caused by stock speculation and oscillating levels of trust in the federal government’s ability to regulate cash flow and support banks. In turn, the uncertain economy produced a volatile job market.

In an effort to capture a snapshot of the U.S. job market’s history, Stacker compiled a list of the most common jobs in New York from 150 years ago using data from the U.S. Census Bureau. By transcribing Table XXVII from the 1870 decennial census, a state-level glimpse into the historic job market can be seen. Nationally, farmers and planters were the most common occupation 150 years ago, just one of the many agricultural jobs that made up more than 47% of all employed persons over ten years old.

Continue reading to find out more about the historical job market in your home state or explore the data on your own on our site, GitHub, or data.world.

#1. Farmers and planters
– New York employment: 232,649
– National employment: 2,977,711
— #1 most common job in the U.S.

#2. Domestic servants
– New York employment: 155,150
– National employment: 975,734
— #4 most common job in the U.S.

#3. Laborers (not specified)
– New York employment: 139,309
– National employment: 1,031,666
— #3 most common job in the U.S.

#4. Agricultural laborers
– New York employment: 134,562
– National employment: 2,885,996
— #2 most common job in the U.S.

#5. Carpenters and joiners
– New York employment: 53,046
– National employment: 344,596
— #5 most common job in the U.S.

#6. Clerks in stores
– New York employment: 51,096
– National employment: 222,504
— #6 most common job in the U.S.

#7. Tailors, tailoresses, and seamstresses
– New York employment: 41,627
– National employment: 161,820
— #8 most common job in the U.S.

#8. Milliners, dress and mantua makers
– New York employment: 26,540
– National employment: 92,084
— #16 most common job in the U.S.

#9. Boot and shoe makers
– New York employment: 24,309
– National employment: 171,127
— #7 most common job in the U.S.

#10. Draymen, hackmen, teamsters, &c
– New York employment: 22,120
– National employment: 120,756
— #13 most common job in the U.S.

#11. Blacksmiths
– New York employment: 19,291
– National employment: 141,774
— #11 most common job in the U.S.

#12. Teachers (not specified)
– New York employment: 18,557
– National employment: 126,822
— #12 most common job in the U.S.

#13. Employees of railroad companies (not clerks)
– New York employment: 18,454
– National employment: 154,027
— #9 most common job in the U.S.

#14. Painters and varnishers
– New York employment: 18,082
– National employment: 85,123
— #18 most common job in the U.S.

#15. Masons, brick and stone
– New York employment: 16,594
– National employment: 89,710
— #17 most common job in the U.S.

#16. Traders and dealers (not specified)
– New York employment: 15,974
– National employment: 100,406
— #15 most common job in the U.S.

#17. Traders and dealers in groceries
– New York employment: 12,949
– National employment: 74,410
— #19 most common job in the U.S.

#18. Machinists
– New York employment: 11,413
– National employment: 54,755
— #24 most common job in the U.S.

#19. Curriers, tanners, and finishers of leather
– New York employment: 11,368
– National employment: 28,702
— #45 most common job in the U.S.

#20. Butchers
– New York employment: 11,357
– National employment: 44,354
— #27 most common job in the U.S.

#21. Printers
– New York employment: 10,193
– National employment: 39,860
— #36 most common job in the U.S.

#22. Boatmen and watermen
– New York employment: 9,878
– National employment: 21,332
— #57 most common job in the U.S.

#23. Launderers and laundresses
– New York employment: 9,678
– National employment: 60,906
— #21 most common job in the U.S.

#24. Manufacturers
– New York employment: 8,859
– National employment: 42,877
— #29 most common job in the U.S.

#25. Sailors
– New York employment: 8,785
– National employment: 56,663
— #23 most common job in the U.S.

#26. Cabinetmakers
– New York employment: 8,385
– National employment: 42,835
— #30 most common job in the U.S.

#27. Book-keepers and accountants in stores
– New York employment: 8,043
– National employment: 31,177
— #43 most common job in the U.S.

#28. Cotton-mill operatives
– New York employment: 7,917
– National employment: 111,606
— #14 most common job in the U.S.

#29. Cigar-makers
– New York employment: 7,750
– National employment: 28,286
— #46 most common job in the U.S.

#30. Bakers
– New York employment: 7,273
– National employment: 27,680
— #47 most common job in the U.S.

#31. Iron-foundry operatives
– New York employment: 6,997
– National employment: 34,245
— #39 most common job in the U.S.

#32. Marble and stone cutters
– New York employment: 6,892
– National employment: 25,831
— #51 most common job in the U.S.

#33. Woolen-mill operatives
– New York employment: 6,869
– National employment: 58,836
— #22 most common job in the U.S.

#34. Physicians and surgeons
– New York employment: 6,810
– National employment: 62,383
— #20 most common job in the U.S.

#35. Tinners
– New York employment: 6,585
– National employment: 30,524
— #44 most common job in the U.S.

#36. Restaurant-keepers
– New York employment: 6,415
– National employment: 35,185
— #38 most common job in the U.S.

#37. Carriage and wagon makers
– New York employment: 6,138
– National employment: 42,464
— #31 most common job in the U.S.

#38. Engineers and firemen
– New York employment: 6,013
– National employment: 34,233
— #40 most common job in the U.S.

#39. Lawyers
– New York employment: 5,913
– National employment: 40,736
— #35 most common job in the U.S.

#40. Clergymen
– New York employment: 5,678
– National employment: 43,874
— #28 most common job in the U.S.

#41. Coopers
– New York employment: 5,669
– National employment: 41,789
— #32 most common job in the U.S.

#42. Gardeners and nurserymen
– New York employment: 5,607
– National employment: 31,435
— #42 most common job in the U.S.

#43. Harness and saddle makers
– New York employment: 5,547
– National employment: 32,817
— #41 most common job in the U.S.

#44. Porters in stores and warehouses
– New York employment: 5,532
– National employment: 16,631
— #67 most common job in the U.S.

#45. Peddlers
– New York employment: 5,510
– National employment: 16,975
— #66 most common job in the U.S.

#46. Mechanics (not specified)
– New York employment: 5,488
– National employment: 16,514
— #68 most common job in the U.S.

#47. Barbers and hairdressers
– New York employment: 5,405
– National employment: 23,935
— #52 most common job in the U.S.

#48. Brick and tile makers
– New York employment: 5,336
– National employment: 26,070
— #50 most common job in the U.S.

#49. Officials of Government
– New York employment: 5,236
– National employment: 44,743
— #26 most common job in the U.S.

#50. Traders and dealers in dry-goods
– New York employment: 5,124
– National employment: 39,790
— #37 most common job in the U.S.

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Most common jobs 150 years ago in California

By Stacker Feed

5 min read • Published December 11, 2025

By Stacker Feed

5 min read • Published December 11, 2025

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Most common jobs 150 years ago in California

In an effort to capture a snapshot of the U.S. job market’s history, Stacker compiled a list of the most common jobs in California from 150 years ago using data from the U.S. Census Bureau. By transcribing Table XXVII from the 1870 decennial census, a state-level glimpse into the historic job market can be seen. Nationally, farmers and planters were the most common occupation 150 years ago, just one of the many agricultural jobs that made up more than 47% of all employed persons over ten years old.

Continue reading to find out more about the historical job market in your home state or explore the data on your own on our site, GitHub, or data.world.

#1. Laborers (not specified)
– California employment: 37,586
– National employment: 1,031,666
— #3 most common job in the U.S.

#2. Miners
– California employment: 36,330
– National employment: 152,107
— #10 most common job in the U.S.

#3. Farmers and planters
– California employment: 24,061
– National employment: 2,977,711
— #1 most common job in the U.S.

#4. Agricultural laborers
– California employment: 16,231
– National employment: 2,885,996
— #2 most common job in the U.S.

#5. Domestic servants
– California employment: 15,472
– National employment: 975,734
— #4 most common job in the U.S.

#6. Carpenters and joiners
– California employment: 7,413
– National employment: 344,596
— #5 most common job in the U.S.

#7. Clerks in stores
– California employment: 5,040
– National employment: 222,504
— #6 most common job in the U.S.

#8. Draymen, hackmen, teamsters, &c
– California employment: 4,582
– National employment: 120,756
— #13 most common job in the U.S.

#9. Launderers and laundresses
– California employment: 4,043
– National employment: 60,906
— #21 most common job in the U.S.

#10. Traders and dealers (not specified)
– California employment: 3,517
– National employment: 100,406
— #15 most common job in the U.S.

#11. Blacksmiths
– California employment: 3,310
– National employment: 141,774
— #11 most common job in the U.S.

#12. Sailors
– California employment: 2,531
– National employment: 56,663
— #23 most common job in the U.S.

#13. Boot and shoe makers
– California employment: 2,501
– National employment: 171,127
— #7 most common job in the U.S.

#14. Gardeners and nurserymen
– California employment: 2,355
– National employment: 31,435
— #42 most common job in the U.S.

#15. Restaurant-keepers
– California employment: 2,347
– National employment: 35,185
— #38 most common job in the U.S.

#16. Teachers (not specified)
– California employment: 1,953
– National employment: 126,822
— #12 most common job in the U.S.

#17. Stock-herders
– California employment: 1,930
– National employment: 5,590
— #128 most common job in the U.S.

#18. Cigar-makers
– California employment: 1,900
– National employment: 28,286
— #46 most common job in the U.S.

#19. Stock-raisers
– California employment: 1,860
– National employment: 6,588
— #120 most common job in the U.S.

#20. Painters and varnishers
– California employment: 1,850
– National employment: 85,123
— #18 most common job in the U.S.

#21. Traders and dealers in groceries
– California employment: 1,840
– National employment: 74,410
— #19 most common job in the U.S.

#22. Employees of railroad companies (not clerks)
– California employment: 1,742
– National employment: 154,027
— #9 most common job in the U.S.

#23. Tailors, tailoresses, and seamstresses
– California employment: 1,708
– National employment: 161,820
— #8 most common job in the U.S.

#24. Butchers
– California employment: 1,686
– National employment: 44,354
— #27 most common job in the U.S.

#25. Milliners, dress and mantua makers
– California employment: 1,507
– National employment: 92,084
— #16 most common job in the U.S.

#26. Lumbermen and raftsmen
– California employment: 1,366
– National employment: 17,752
— #61 most common job in the U.S.

#27. Officials of Government
– California employment: 1,282
– National employment: 44,743
— #26 most common job in the U.S.

#28. Physicians and surgeons
– California employment: 1,257
– National employment: 62,383
— #20 most common job in the U.S.

#29. Barbers and hairdressers
– California employment: 1,154
– National employment: 23,935
— #52 most common job in the U.S.

#30. Woodchoppers
– California employment: 1,151
– National employment: 8,338
— #99 most common job in the U.S.

#31. Saw-mill operatives
– California employment: 1,150
– National employment: 47,298
— #25 most common job in the U.S.

#32. Hotel-keepers
– California employment: 1,116
– National employment: 26,394
— #49 most common job in the U.S.

#33. Lawyers
– California employment: 1,115
– National employment: 40,736
— #35 most common job in the U.S.

#34. Printers
– California employment: 1,045
– National employment: 39,860
— #36 most common job in the U.S.

#35. Dairymen and dairywomen
– California employment: 1,010
– National employment: 3,550
— #157 most common job in the U.S.

#36. Tinners
– California employment: 998
– National employment: 30,524
— #44 most common job in the U.S.

#37. Engineers and firemen
– California employment: 979
– National employment: 34,233
— #40 most common job in the U.S.

#38. Barkeepers
– California employment: 955
– National employment: 14,362
— #74 most common job in the U.S.

#39. Fishermen and oystermen
– California employment: 951
– National employment: 27,106
— #48 most common job in the U.S.

#40. Soldiers (United States Army)
– California employment: 940
– National employment: 22,081
— #56 most common job in the U.S.

#41. Laborers
– California employment: 914
– National employment: 14,882
— #72 most common job in the U.S.

#42. Book-keepers and accountants in stores
– California employment: 890
– National employment: 31,177
— #43 most common job in the U.S.

#43. Bakers
– California employment: 870
– National employment: 27,680
— #47 most common job in the U.S.

#44. Hostlers
– California employment: 840
– National employment: 17,586
— #62 most common job in the U.S.

#45. Manufacturers
– California employment: 819
– National employment: 42,877
— #29 most common job in the U.S.

#46. Boarding and lodging house keepers
– California employment: 763
– National employment: 12,785
— #77 most common job in the U.S.

#47. Employees of manufacturing establishments
– California employment: 731
– National employment: 20,242
— #59 most common job in the U.S.

#48. Harness and saddle makers
– California employment: 719
– National employment: 32,817
— #41 most common job in the U.S.

#49. Masons, brick and stone
– California employment: 714
– National employment: 89,710
— #17 most common job in the U.S.

#50. Porters in stores and warehouses
– California employment: 671
– National employment: 16,631
— #67 most common job in the U.S.

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Cheapest gas stations in New York City

By Stacker Feed

2 min read • Published December 11, 2025

By Stacker Feed

2 min read • Published December 11, 2025

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Cheapest gas stations in New York City

Anyone who drives a car understands the sting of having to fill up their tank and pulling into the gas station, only to discover that gas prices have skyrocketed. Paying extra for gas means you have less to spend on other things, which, over time, can really put a crimp in your budget.

Cheap Insurance explored some of the reasons behind major changes in gas prices, and compiled a list of the cheapest gas stations in New York City using data from Gas Buddy.

Gas prices fluctuate based on several factors, including the cost of the key ingredient, crude oil, as well as the available supply and demand for gasoline. If the price of oil rises, a major refinery goes offline, or more drivers are hitting the road, for example, then the cost will increase.

In the first half of 2022, a unique confluence of events led to a surge in gas prices. The increased demand stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and a slowdown in oil production all contributed to a national all-time high of $4.93 per gallon on average in June 2022.

Seasons also affect gas prices. Demand tends to drop in winter, but the cost also falls because gas stations switch to a different blend of gasoline that’s optimal for lower temperatures—and has cheaper ingredients.

Location also matters. The South and Midwest tend to have the lowest gas prices, while the West, including Hawai’i, has the highest. Californians, in particular, pay more for gas on average than any other state. That’s because of its high state excise taxes; its isolation from the country’s major pipelines, which causes supply issues; and its requirements that mandate a more environmentally friendly blend of gas that costs more to produce and adds to the price per gallon.

No matter where you live, read on to see if you can get a deal on gas near you.

#1. Delta
– Address: 88 NJ-36 S, Keyport, NJ
– Price: $2.52

#2. Shell
– Address: GSP MM 131 Northbound – Colonia Service Area, Colonia, NJ
– Price: $2.55

#2. Exxon (tie)
– Address: GSP MM 131 Northbound – Colonia Service Area, Colonia, NJ
– Price: $2.55

#4. Costco
– Address: 2835 Rte 35 N, Hazlet, NJ
– Price: $2.56

#4. Sunoco (tie)
– Address: 95 NJ-36 N, Keyport, NJ
– Price: $2.56

#6. Mobil
– Address: 1200 NY-109, North Lindenhurst, NY
– Price: $2.59

#7. Costco
– Address: 1280 US-22 E, North Plainfield, NJ
– Price: $2.61

#7. Costco (tie)
– Address: 1055 Hudson St, Union, NJ
– Price: $2.61

#7. Sunoco (tie)
– Address: 616 Broadway, Amityville, NY
– Price: $2.61

#7. BJ’s Gas (tie)
– Address: 1001 E Edgar Rd, Linden, NJ
– Price: $2.61

This story was produced by CheapInsurance.com and reviewed and distributed by Stacker.

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Top 25 songs in Los Angeles on Shazam in the past week

By Stacker Feed

4 min read • Published December 11, 2025

By Stacker Feed

4 min read • Published December 11, 2025

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Top 25 songs in Los Angeles on Shazam in the past week

Stacker compiled a list of the most Shazamed songs in Los Angeles. Data is as of December 11, 2025. Keep reading to see which of your favorite songs made the list.

#25. Mimosa 2000
– Artist: Furacão 2000
– Popularity in other metros
— Top 20 song in one other metro
— Top 25 song in two other metros
— Top 50 song in 10 other metros

#24. Ordinary
– Artist: Alex Warren
– Popularity in other metros
— Top three song in one other metro
— Top 10 song in six other metros
— Top 20 song in 19 other metros
— Top 25 song in 26 other metros

#23. Santa, Can’t You Hear Me
– Artist: Kelly Clarkson & Ariana Grande
– Popularity in other metros
— Top 20 song in 11 other metros
— Top 25 song in 14 other metros
— Top 50 song in 41 other metros

#22. YAYA
– Artist: Compton Av & Steelz

#21. Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood
– Artist: Nina Simone
– Popularity in other metros
— Top 10 song in one other metro
— Top 20 song in seven other metros
— Top 25 song in 13 other metros
— Top 50 song in 37 other metros

#20. Golden
– Artist: HUNTR/X, EJAE, AUDREY NUNA, REI AMI & KPop Demon Hunters Cast
– Popularity in other metros
— Top song in three other metros
— Top three song in 15 other metros
— Top five song in 26 other metros
— Top 10 song in 43 other metros

#19. No Ordinary Love
– Artist: Sade
– Popularity in other metros
— Top 10 song in three other metros
— Top 25 song in four other metros
— Top 50 song in 12 other metros

#18. Contortion
– Artist: Sextile
– Popularity in other metros
— Top 50 song in one other metro

#17. Snowman
– Artist: Sia
– Popularity in other metros
— Top five song in one other metro
— Top 10 song in five other metros
— Top 20 song in 15 other metros
— Top 25 song in 17 other metros

#16. Ya Borracho
– Artist: Herencia De Grandes
– Popularity in other metros
— Top three song in one other metro
— Top five song in two other metros
— Top 10 song in four other metros
— Top 20 song in eight other metros

#15. Christmas Wrapping
– Artist: The Waitresses
– Popularity in other metros
— Top 10 song in one other metro
— Top 20 song in seven other metros
— Top 25 song in 15 other metros
— Top 50 song in 33 other metros

#14. It Depends (feat. Bryson Tiller)
– Artist: Chris Brown
– Popularity in other metros
— Top 20 song in five other metros
— Top 25 song in 10 other metros
— Top 50 song in 30 other metros

#13. Love Me Not
– Artist: Ravyn Lenae
– Popularity in other metros
— Top five song in one other metro
— Top 20 song in two other metros
— Top 25 song in three other metros
— Top 50 song in 13 other metros

#12. Amor
– Artist: emmanuellcortess_
– Popularity in other metros
— Top three song in two other metros
— Top five song in three other metros
— Top 10 song in five other metros
— Top 20 song in eight other metros

#11. Last Christmas (Single Version)
– Artist: Wham!
– Popularity in other metros
— Top three song in one other metro
— Top five song in five other metros
— Top 10 song in 19 other metros
— Top 20 song in 45 other metros

#10. Turn The Lights Off (feat. Jon)
– Artist: KATO
– Popularity in other metros
— Top 10 song in six other metros
— Top 20 song in 25 other metros
— Top 25 song in 28 other metros
— Top 50 song in 43 other metros

#9. The Fate of Ophelia
– Artist: Taylor Swift
– Popularity in other metros
— Top song in two other metros
— Top three song in 17 other metros
— Top five song in 32 other metros
— Top 10 song in 45 other metros

#8. Mystical Magical
– Artist: Benson Boone
– Popularity in other metros
— Top three song in four other metros
— Top five song in nine other metros
— Top 10 song in 31 other metros
— Top 20 song in 48 other metros

#7. Folded
– Artist: Kehlani
– Popularity in other metros
— Top song in one other metro
— Top three song in three other metros
— Top five song in seven other metros
— Top 10 song in 25 other metros

#6. Man I Need
– Artist: Olivia Dean
– Popularity in other metros
— Top song in 24 other metros
— Top three song in 45 other metros
— Top five song in 54 other metros
— Top 10 song in 59 other metros

#5. Children’s Story
– Artist: Slick Rick
– Popularity in other metros
— Top three song in one other metro
— Top five song in six other metros
— Top 10 song in 16 other metros
— Top 20 song in 39 other metros

#4. Nature Boy
– Artist: Nat King Cole
– Popularity in other metros
— Top three song in one other metro
— Top five song in three other metros
— Top 10 song in nine other metros
— Top 20 song in 28 other metros

#3. People Are Strange (from
– Artist: Kit Sebastian
– Popularity in other metros
— Top three song in one other metro
— Top five song in three other metros
— Top 10 song in five other metros
— Top 20 song in 11 other metros

#2. wgft (feat. Burna Boy)
– Artist: Gunna
– Popularity in other metros
— Top song in one other metro
— Top three song in six other metros
— Top five song in 12 other metros
— Top 10 song in 21 other metros

#1. back to friends
– Artist: sombr
– Popularity in other metros
— Top song in five other metros
— Top three song in 19 other metros
— Top five song in 27 other metros
— Top 10 song in 42 other metros

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Top 25 songs in New York City on Shazam in the past week

By Stacker Feed

4 min read • Published December 11, 2025

By Stacker Feed

4 min read • Published December 11, 2025

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Top 25 songs in New York City on Shazam in the past week

Stacker compiled a list of the most Shazamed songs in New York City. Data is as of December 11, 2025. Keep reading to see which of your favorite songs made the list.

#25. Ordinary
– Artist: Alex Warren
– Popularity in other metros
— Top three song in one other metro
— Top 10 song in six other metros
— Top 20 song in 19 other metros
— Top 25 song in 26 other metros

#24. CHANEL
– Artist: Tyla
– Popularity in other metros
— Top 20 song in three other metros
— Top 25 song in four other metros
— Top 50 song in 14 other metros

#23. Take Me Thru Dere
– Artist: Metro Boomin, Quavo, Breskii & YK NIECE
– Popularity in other metros
— Top 20 song in 15 other metros
— Top 25 song in 20 other metros
— Top 50 song in 33 other metros

#22. Lokita Por Mí
– Artist: Romeo Santos & Prince Royce
– Popularity in other metros
— Top 10 song in one other metro
— Top 20 song in three other metros
— Top 25 song in four other metros

#21. Which One
– Artist: Drake & Central Cee
– Popularity in other metros
— Top 20 song in three other metros
— Top 50 song in six other metros

#20. Mystical Magical
– Artist: Benson Boone
– Popularity in other metros
— Top three song in four other metros
— Top five song in nine other metros
— Top 10 song in 32 other metros
— Top 20 song in 48 other metros

#19. back to friends
– Artist: sombr
– Popularity in other metros
— Top song in six other metros
— Top three song in 20 other metros
— Top five song in 28 other metros
— Top 10 song in 43 other metros

#18. Burning Blue
– Artist: Mariah the Scientist
– Popularity in other metros
— Top 20 song in two other metros
— Top 25 song in three other metros
— Top 50 song in 10 other metros

#17. Turn The Lights Off (feat. Jon)
– Artist: KATO
– Popularity in other metros
— Top 10 song in seven other metros
— Top 20 song in 25 other metros
— Top 25 song in 28 other metros
— Top 50 song in 43 other metros

#16. WYFL
– Artist: Skippa
– Popularity in other metros
— Top 20 song in one other metro
— Top 25 song in two other metros
— Top 50 song in five other metros

#15. In Ya City
– Artist: Zeddy Will & DaBaby
– Popularity in other metros
— Top 10 song in one other metro
— Top 20 song in three other metros

#14. Last Christmas (Single Version)
– Artist: Wham!
– Popularity in other metros
— Top three song in one other metro
— Top five song in five other metros
— Top 10 song in 19 other metros
— Top 20 song in 45 other metros

#13. Shake It To The Max (FLY) [Remix]
– Artist: MOLIY, Silent Addy, Skillibeng & Shenseea
– Popularity in other metros
— Top five song in one other metro
— Top 20 song in three other metros
— Top 25 song in five other metros
— Top 50 song in 12 other metros

#12. Children’s Story
– Artist: Slick Rick
– Popularity in other metros
— Top three song in one other metro
— Top five song in seven other metros
— Top 10 song in 17 other metros
— Top 20 song in 39 other metros

#11. People Are Strange (from
– Artist: Kit Sebastian
– Popularity in other metros
— Top three song in two other metros
— Top five song in four other metros
— Top 10 song in six other metros
— Top 20 song in 11 other metros

#10. Last Drink
– Artist: A Boogie wit da Hoodie
– Popularity in other metros
— Top 25 song in two other metros
— Top 50 song in three other metros

#9. Golden
– Artist: HUNTR/X, EJAE, AUDREY NUNA, REI AMI & KPop Demon Hunters Cast
– Popularity in other metros
— Top song in three other metros
— Top three song in 15 other metros
— Top five song in 26 other metros
— Top 10 song in 42 other metros

#8. Thootie
– Artist: Ice Spice & Tokischa
– Popularity in other metros
— Top 20 song in three other metros
— Top 25 song in four other metros
— Top 50 song in six other metros

#7. Part of Me
– Artist: A Boogie wit da Hoodie
– Popularity in other metros
— Top 10 song in two other metros
— Top 20 song in five other metros
— Top 50 song in six other metros

#6. The Fate of Ophelia
– Artist: Taylor Swift
– Popularity in other metros
— Top song in two other metros
— Top three song in 17 other metros
— Top five song in 32 other metros
— Top 10 song in 45 other metros

#5. Man I Need
– Artist: Olivia Dean
– Popularity in other metros
— Top song in 24 other metros
— Top three song in 45 other metros
— Top five song in 53 other metros
— Top 10 song in 59 other metros

#3. Is It a Crime
– Artist: Mariah the Scientist & Kali Uchis
– Popularity in other metros
— Top song in one other metro
— Top three song in seven other metros
— Top five song in 15 other metros
— Top 10 song in 24 other metros

#1. Folded
– Artist: Kehlani
– Popularity in other metros
— Top three song in two other metros
— Top five song in six other metros
— Top 10 song in 25 other metros
— Top 20 song in 37 other metros

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Winners Announced at the Energy Storage Awards 2025

By Media News

3 min read • Published December 11, 2025

By Media News

3 min read • Published December 11, 2025

LONDON, GB / ACCESS Newswire / December 11, 2025 / The annual Energy Storage Awards, hosted at the Park Plaza London Riverbank, has recognized the most outstanding companies, technologies, projects and individuals in the global energy storage sector with the announcement of its 2025 winners.

Now in its third year, the Awards highlight innovation, commercial leadership and technical excellence in energy storage, and reflect the rapid growth and evolution of the industry. Currently, the sector is experiencing growth with new projects being commissioned in the U.S., China, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Australia, Netherlands, Chile, Canada and the U.K.

"With over 300 joining us on the night, it truly was a night to remember," says Ben Pinnock, Senior Marketing Executive, Solar Media. "These awards shine a spotlight on the pioneers and changemakers driving the sector forward, accelerating the transition to a smarter, cleaner and more efficient energy system."

The winners include;

Financial & Commercial Awards

Product of the Year: Fluence Smartstack
M&A Deal of the Year: idcm
Safety Product of the Year: Accure-Battery Safety Feature
Deal of the Year: JLL-Project HEIT
Financial Advisory of the Year: idcm

Industry Awards

System Integrator of the Year: Fluence
EPC Firm of the Year: NHOA Energy
Energy Storage Law Firm of the Year: CMS
Developer of the Year: DTEK
Battery OEM of the Year: IPS
LDES Company of the Year: EnergyDome

Individual &Leadership Awards

Outstanding Contribution to Energy Storage: Vidyadhar Rangojoo-Fluence Energy
Rising Star of the Year: Rutwij Hoshing-Gore Street Capital
Diversity and Inclusion Award: WinES (Women in Energy Storage Network)

Innovation & Technology Awards

Trading and Optimization Team of the Year: EDF Wholesale Market Services
Newcomer/Start-Up of the Year: AEDEnergy
Breakthrough R&D/Innovation of the Year: EDF Wholesale Market Services

Project Development Awards

Grid-Scale Standalone Energy Storage Project of the Year: Wärtsilä x Zenobe (Blackhillock BESS)
Grid-Scale Co-Located or Hybrid Energy Storage Project of the Year: Quinbrook Cleve Hill Solar Park
Distributed Energy Storage Project of the Year: Socomec
Best UK Project Under 100MW: Exergy3 (Annandale Distillery)
Best EU Project Over 100MW: Wärtsilä x Zenobe (Blackhillock BESS)
Best EU Project Under 100MW: EnergyDome (CO2 Battery, Ottana Project)
Best Overall European Energy Storage Project: Fluence x Dtek
Best UK Project Over 100MW: Wärtsilä x Zenobe (Blackhillock BESS)

About Informa Markets Engineering

Informa Markets’ Engineering portfolio, a subsidiary of Informa plc (LON:INF), is the leading B2B event producer, publisher, and digital media business for the world’s $3-trillion advanced, technology-based manufacturing industry. Our print and electronic products deliver trusted information to the engineering market and leverage our proprietary 1.3-million-name database to connect suppliers with buyers and purchase influencers. We produce more than 50 events and conferences in a dozen countries, connecting manufacturing professionals from around the globe. The Engineering portfolio is organized by Informa, the world’s leading exhibitions organizer that brings a diverse range of specialist markets to life, unlocking opportunities and helping them to thrive 365 days of the year. For more information, please visit informamarkets.com.

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NextTrip Tackles Travel's Biggest Frustration: Why Finding a Hotel Takes Longer Than the Flight There

By Media News

12 min read • Published December 10, 2025

By Media News

12 min read • Published December 10, 2025

BRISTOL, TN / ACCESS Newswire / December 10, 2025 / A traveler watches a TikTok video about Santorini. Three weeks later, she books a Greek island vacation. The hotel pays $847 in commissions and fees.

Nobody knows if the TikTok video influenced the booking.

This is travel’s $8 billion problem. Companies are doubling their digital ad spend-from $4 billion to nearly $8 billion in just two years-but they can’t prove which content actually drives bookings. Travelers consume 303 minutes of travel content across multiple platforms before booking. That’s five hours of touchpoints scattered across TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, travel blogs, and streaming platforms, with zero attribution connecting inspiration to transaction.

NextTrip, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTRP) believes it has the solution. While Google and Meta solved attribution for e-commerce, travel remains a black box. The booking happens weeks after the inspiration, often on a different device, through a different channel, making traditional pixel-tracking worthless.

NextTrip’s bet is that the company which solves attribution doesn’t just win their own bookings-they become the measurement layer for the entire industry.

The Proof That Nobody Can Measure

Expedia Group’s "Science of Wanderlust" study-conducted in July 2025 with 7,000 global travelers using eye-tracking and facial scanning technology-proved what the industry suspected: video content influences travel decisions nearly three times more than static images (71% versus 24%).

The study identified exactly what works: long-form videos with transparency (52%), clarity and confidence (46%), and authenticity (45%). Social media dominates influence at 75%, surpassing TV/news (64%) and even family recommendations (47%). On TikTok specifically, 77% of users say the platform influenced their last trip purchase.

But here’s the problem: Expedia can tell you video works 3x better, but they can’t tell you which specific video drove which booking.

Neither can anyone else.

The average traveler’s journey looks like this: discovers destination on TikTok (mobile, logged out), watches a YouTube documentary (laptop, different account), reads blog posts (tablet), checks Instagram for hotel photos (mobile app), then books on an OTA website three weeks later after comparing prices across five different tabs.

Traditional attribution dies at touchpoint two.

Why Google’s Attribution Model Fails for Travel

Google’s attribution works because the customer journey is compressed. Someone searches "running shoes," clicks an ad, lands on a product page, and buys within minutes. Google tracks the entire flow with cookies and pixels.

Travel doesn’t work that way.

The consideration period stretches 45 days on average. Travelers switch devices constantly-inspiration happens on mobile, research on desktop, booking on tablet. They move across walled gardens (TikTok, YouTube, Instagram) where cross-platform tracking is intentionally blocked. Most critically, the emotional decision (where to go) happens days or weeks before the transactional decision (which hotel, which flight).

Traditional last-click attribution gives 100% credit to the booking platform and zero credit to the content that created the desire to travel in the first place.

This creates a market failure. Travel advertisers know video content works-Expedia’s study proves it-but they can’t justify spending on inspiration-focused content when all the credit goes to the final booking site.

The $8 billion in ad spend flows disproportionately to last-click conversion tactics (retargeting, price comparison, booking incentives) rather than top-of-funnel inspiration, even though 303 minutes of content consumption proves inspiration is where travelers actually spend their time.

NextTrip’s Attribution Infrastructure: Connecting 303 Minutes to Booking

NextTrip’s approach solves attribution by collapsing the multi-platform journey into a single, measurable ecosystem.

With the pending GoUSA TV acquisition and joint venture with KC Global Media (led by former SONY executives Kaplan and Chien), NextTrip will control a significant library of original and licensed content distributed across major platforms and apps into over 100 countries, reaching approximately 250 million viewers.

But distribution is table stakes. The differentiation is in the attribution layer built into the content itself.

NextTrip’s proprietary overlay technology enables interactive elements within video content-QR codes, clickable hotspots, destination-specific booking prompts-that track viewer engagement from first exposure through final booking.

A viewer watching a JOURNY documentary about Morocco sees a QR code. She scans it, lands on a curated itinerary page, browses options, and bookmarks several hotels. Two weeks later, she returns on a different device and completes the booking.

NextTrip’s attribution system connects all three touchpoints: the documentary view, the QR scan, and the booking. This creates a closed-loop measurement system that can definitively answer the question traditional attribution can’t: which content drove this booking?

Ian Sharpe, NextTrip’s Chief Operating Officer of Media, spent 25 years building engagement ecosystems at Atari and EA Sports. He brought gaming’s data-driven lifecycle management framework to travel, benchmarking their interactive overlays and QR codes against standard travel newsletters. The result: 4-10x higher engagement when messaging aligns with content context.

The Consumer Friction Problem: Why Travelers Hate the Research Process

Here’s what the $8 billion attribution problem actually means for travelers: a fragmented, exhausting research experience that turns the joy of trip planning into work.

You watch a documentary about Morocco and feel inspired. Now you need to figure out which cities to visit, where to stay, how to get there, whether you need a guide, and what the whole thing costs. You open twelve browser tabs. You check TripAdvisor, Booking.com, Expedia, Google Flights, travel blogs, Reddit threads, and Instagram hashtags.

Three hours later, you’re more confused than when you started.

The Expedia study revealed something telling about traveler psychology: 64% of travelers have noticed AI-generated travel advertisements, and their response is overwhelmingly negative. Fully AI-generated influencers and landscapes sparked unease, skepticism, and annoyance.

What travelers actually want is authenticity (45%), transparency (52%), and clarity (46%). They want real people sharing real experiences in a way that makes the path from inspiration to booking obvious, not algorithmically generated content pushing them toward price comparison engines.

This disconnect explains why travelers spend 303 minutes consuming content but still struggle to book. The content inspires, but it doesn’t guide. It creates desire without providing the bridge to action.

How Attribution Technology Eliminates Consumer Friction

NextTrip’s attribution infrastructure isn’t just about tracking for marketers-it’s about creating a seamless experience for travelers.

The company expects to monetize through conventional and specialty advertising while driving bookings to its own travel assets. Additionally, NextTrip could use their attribution technologies and engagement tools to channel transactional business to specialty travel advertisers.

But the consumer benefit is straightforward: when you’re watching content about a destination, the path to booking that destination appears in the moment of inspiration.

You’re watching a JOURNY documentary about Morocco. A QR code appears on screen tied to the specific segment about Marrakech. You scan it. Instead of landing on a generic Morocco page with 400 hotel options, you see a curated itinerary matching what you just watched: the riad featured in the documentary, the guide who led the tour, the restaurant where they ate, available dates, and transparent pricing.

No browser tabs. No comparison shopping. No decision fatigue.

This only works because NextTrip’s attribution system tracks what inspired you. The technology knows you watched the Marrakech segment, not the coastal cities segment, so it serves relevant options instead of overwhelming you with everything Morocco offers.

The generational divide in travel research reveals why this matters. Gen Z (66%) and Millennials (65%) turn to social influencers and platforms for inspiration, valuing videos and influencer content. But they still book through traditional OTAs because there’s no direct bridge from inspiration to transaction.

NextTrip’s overlay technology creates that bridge. The attribution layer isn’t invisible tracking-it’s visible, useful guidance that reduces the 303 minutes of research to a few seamless interactions.

Event-Anchored Booking: When Timing Creates Urgency

One of NextTrip’s most consumer-friendly attribution features is event-anchored offers-promotions tied to specific moments that travelers are already planning around.

World Cup matches. Concerts. Destination weddings. Family reunions. Even major cultural events like Carnival in Rio or cherry blossom season in Japan.

Generic travel offers drown in options. "Visit Italy" doesn’t create urgency. "Book your Italian villa for the Venice Film Festival-only 6 properties left for these dates" does.

NextTrip’s attribution technology tracks not just what content you watched, but when you’re likely to travel based on engagement patterns. If you’re watching content about destinations with upcoming events, the system surfaces time-sensitive offers that align with your apparent intent.

This solves a core consumer pain point: decision paralysis from infinite options.

The company produces content formats like "I Do," which follows families gathering for destination weddings. Viewers aren’t just watching entertainment-they’re researching real venues and logistics while emotionally connecting to authentic stories. The attribution layer captures that intent and presents relevant booking options.

This isn’t algorithmic manipulation. It’s intelligent assistance. Travelers want to go to these places-they’re already spending 303 minutes researching. NextTrip’s system makes the path obvious instead of requiring them to assemble information from a dozen different sources.

Market Dynamics: Why Travelers Choose Seamless Over Cheap

The global online travel market was valued at $512.5 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach $1.26 trillion by 2032, representing a compound annual growth rate of 12.99%. Within this market, over 90% of travelers research online, and 82% end up making their booking online.

But here’s what the numbers don’t show: travelers are exhausted by the research process.

Over 90% research online not because they enjoy it, but because there’s no alternative. The current model forces them to become their own travel agents, piecing together flights, hotels, activities, and logistics across multiple platforms.

Travel sits at the top of discretionary spending priorities-above kitchen renovations, above new iPhones. People are willing to pay for experiences. The question isn’t budget, it’s trust and convenience.

NextTrip’s attribution-driven approach creates multiple consumer benefits:

Curated options based on the specific content that inspired you
Transparent pricing without hidden fees or bait-and-switch tactics
Event-anchored offers that create genuine urgency
Seamless booking without leaving the inspiration environment

The distinction between NextTrip and traditional OTAs is fundamental. Expedia, Booking, and Kayak optimize for choice and price comparison. NextTrip optimizes for reducing decision fatigue through intelligent curation.

For travelers overwhelmed by 400 hotel options in Barcelona, intelligent curation based on what inspired them is more valuable than comprehensive listings sorted by price.

The Conversion Architecture: Closing the 303-Minute Gap

Remember those 303 minutes travelers spend consuming content before booking?

Most travel companies lose track of users across that journey. They might inspire someone on YouTube, retarget them on Facebook, and hope they eventually land on their booking site. Each handoff creates friction and attribution gaps.

NextTrip’s ecosystem keeps users within its content and booking infrastructure. A viewer watching a JOURNY episode about Italian coastal towns can scan a QR code to explore curated itineraries, compare options, and book-all without leaving NextTrip’s ecosystem.

The gaming industry proved this model works. Players discover games through content, engage through communities, and transact within the same platform. The travel industry has been trying to replicate this with limited success because most companies either own content or booking infrastructure, but rarely both at scale.

Risk Factors and Market Realities

NextTrip’s strategy faces several challenges.

The GoUSA TV acquisition is pending, and integration of media assets with booking infrastructure is complex. The company is competing against established players with significantly larger marketing budgets and brand recognition.

Content production at scale requires substantial investment. While NextTrip has access to a library of original and licensed content, maintaining freshness and relevance across 250 million viewers demands ongoing resources.

Attribution technology sounds promising, but proving direct causation between video views and bookings remains technically difficult. Many factors influence travel decisions, and isolating the impact of specific content pieces requires sophisticated analytics.

The Broader Industry Shift

NextTrip’s approach represents a broader trend in travel: vertical integration of content and commerce.

Traditional travel companies built booking engines and bought advertising. New entrants are building media companies that happen to sell travel. The distinction matters because it changes the economics.

Media companies generate revenue from advertising whether or not viewers book travel. When viewers do book, that’s additional margin. Traditional online travel agencies pay for every click and conversion, with no revenue if the user doesn’t book.

This model shift could reshape competitive dynamics in the industry. Companies that own both content distribution and booking infrastructure can afford to operate at lower margins on bookings because they’re monetizing attention, not just transactions.

The Consumer Value Proposition: What Travelers Actually Get

NextTrip’s attribution technology creates value for travelers in three specific ways that traditional booking platforms can’t replicate:

1. Context-Aware Recommendations
When you scan a QR code during a documentary about Moroccan riads, you see riads-not generic Marrakech hotels, not resorts, not hostels. The system knows what inspired you and shows relevant options.

2. Reduced Decision Fatigue
Instead of comparing 400 properties across five different booking sites, you see 8-12 curated options that match the specific experience you just watched. Fewer choices, higher relevance, faster decisions.

3. Trust Through Transparency
The content you watched featured real places with real people. The booking options connect directly to those places. No bait-and-switch. No misleading photos. No hidden resort fees discovered at checkout.

This addresses the core finding from Expedia’s study: travelers want transparency (52%), clarity and confidence (46%), and authenticity (45%). NextTrip’s attribution system delivers all three by maintaining continuity from inspiration to booking.

Compare this to the traditional OTA experience. You watch a YouTube video about Santorini. You open Booking.com. You see 327 properties. You spend two hours reading reviews, comparing prices, checking locations on Google Maps, and cross-referencing Instagram photos to verify the views are real.

NextTrip’s bet is that travelers will choose seamless curation over exhaustive comparison.

What This Means for Travelers and the Industry

The $8 billion in digital advertising exists because travel companies are desperate to influence the 303 minutes travelers spend researching. But all that ad spend creates noise, not clarity.

More retargeting ads. More price comparison emails. More "limited time offers" that aren’t actually limited. Travelers are drowning in marketing designed to capture their attention, not guide their decisions.

NextTrip’s attribution-driven approach flips the model. Instead of interrupting your research with ads, the system makes your research more efficient by connecting inspiration to action.

For the travel industry, this represents a shift from advertising-driven acquisition to content-driven conversion. Companies that create genuinely valuable content and make booking seamless will win. Companies that rely on retargeting and price wars will struggle.

For travelers, the implications are simpler: the 303 minutes of research could shrink to 30 minutes of curated exploration.

Watch content about places that inspire you. Scan when something resonates. Book without leaving the ecosystem. Go on your trip.

The technology makes travel planning feel less like work and more like the adventure it’s supposed to be.

Whether NextTrip executes this vision depends on content quality, technology reliability, and competitive pricing. But the value proposition for consumers is clear: attribution technology eliminates the friction between wanting to go somewhere and actually booking the trip.

That’s worth solving. And it’s worth the $8 billion the industry is currently wasting trying to track something they can’t measure.

Fashion By Informa Unveils Comprehensive "Inside Fashion Marketing" Guide to Transform Brand Performance

By Media News

3 min read • Published December 10, 2025

By Media News

3 min read • Published December 10, 2025

The guide dives into five proven strategies to amplify visibility, engagement, and sales for fashion professionals.

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / December 10, 2025 / The fashion industry’s marketing landscape continues to evolve at rapid speed, demanding innovative approaches that cut through the noise and deliver measurable results. Fashion by Informa proudly announces the release of our comprehensive "Inside Fashion Marketing" guide, a strategic resource designed to empower fashion professionals with actionable insights and proven methodologies to boost their marketing ROI.

Five Game-Changing Strategies for Modern Fashion Marketing
This essential guide unpacks five critical areas that are reshaping how fashion brands connect with consumers and drive business growth:

Creative Storytelling  takes center stage as brands discover the power of authentic narratives that resonate with target audiences. In an era where consumers crave genuine connections, the ability to craft compelling brand stories has become a competitive differentiator that maximizes brand visibility, drives engagement, and boosts sales.
Livestream Shopping  emerges as a dynamic force, transforming the traditional retail experience into an interactive, real-time engagement opportunity. This innovative approach bridges the gap between digital convenience and the personal touch of in-store shopping, creating new revenue streams and deeper customer relationships.
Influencer & Affiliate Marketing  continues to evolve beyond simple product placements, focusing on strategic partnerships that align with brand values and deliver authentic endorsements. The guide explores how to navigate this complex landscape and build meaningful collaborations that generate sustainable results.
Trade Event Marketing  remains a cornerstone of fashion industry networking and business development. Our insights reveal how to maximize trade show investments, create memorable brand experiences, and convert event interactions into lasting business relationships.
Holiday Campaigns  represent critical revenue opportunities that require strategic planning and creative execution. The guide provides frameworks for developing campaigns that capture seasonal momentum while maintaining brand consistency throughout peak selling periods.

Essential Industry Intelligence for Decision-Makers
"This kind of industry data is essential for stakeholders, retailers and brands to meet evolving consumer needs and navigate the balance between trends, brand storytelling and effective use of technological advancements based on target consumers," explains Courtney Hazirjian, Head of Creative Marketing and Insights.

The guide combines theoretical frameworks with practical applications, featuring real-world examples and insider tips that fashion professionals can implement immediately. Each strategy is presented with clear action steps, performance metrics, and best practices developed through extensive industry analysis and market research.

Driving Innovation Through Actionable Content
Fashion by Informa’s commitment to delivering original content for innovators extends beyond traditional market reports. This guide represents our dedication to providing fashion industry professionals with the tools and knowledge necessary to thrive in an increasingly complex marketplace.

The resource addresses the unique challenges facing fashion brands today, from rapidly changing consumer preferences to the integration of new technologies and marketing channels. By focusing on proven strategies with measurable outcomes, the guide serves as both a strategic roadmap and a practical toolkit for marketing success.

The complete "Inside Fashion Marketing" guide is now available for download at www.fashionbyinforma.com, providing immediate access to these transformative strategies and insights. This comprehensive resource joins Fashion by Informa’s growing library of business resources, trend reports, industry insights, buyers guides and expert interviews designed to support professionals across various fashion industry sectors.

About Informa Markets
Informa Markets, a subsidiary of Informa plc (LON:INF), creates platforms for industries and specialist markets to trade, innovate and grow. With a global reach and diverse portfolio of verticals, including Pharmaceuticals, Food, Medical Technology and Infrastructure, Informa Markets connects buyers and sellers worldwide through face-to-face exhibitions, targeted digital services and actionable data solutions. For more information, visit www.informamarkets.com.

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Stretch Your Christmas Budget: 'Brick Credits' and the Brick Search App Offer LEGO Fans a Smarter Way to Shop This Holiday Season

By Media News

3 min read • Published December 10, 2025

By Media News

3 min read • Published December 10, 2025

CARDIFF, UK / ACCESS Newswire / December 10, 2025 / With the holiday shopping countdown officially on and household budgets under pressure, Brick Search has unveiled a dual-strategy to help families and collectors maximize their LEGO spending. By combining the high-value "Brick Credits" reward scheme with the powerful utility of the Brick Search app, shoppers can secure more bricks for their buck just in time for Christmas morning.

As December 25th approaches, the hunt for the perfect LEGO gift often comes with a hefty price tag. The newly highlighted "Brick Credits" initiative addresses this head-on, offering a simple way to earn rewards on purchases made directly through the app.

How Brick Credits Work

Open to Brick Search Plus members, the Brick Credits program allows users to earn 3% of their spend back when buying from LEGO.com through the Brick Search app.

Earn as You Shop: Every £1 spent returns 3 Brick Credits. A £100 spend generates 300 credits while a £300 spend receives 900 credits.
Simple Redemption: Credits accumulate and can be redeemed for digital LEGO.com gift cards. Users can cash in at 2,000 credits for a £20 voucher or 5,000 credits for a £50 voucher.
Stackable Savings: Buying through the app costs nothing extra and users remain eligible for all official promotional offers, including gifts-with-purchase and Insiders points. During double Insiders points events, the effective cashback can reach 13% when combined with Brick Credits.

The Essential Tool for Holiday Shoppers

To navigate the chaotic Christmas market, fans are urged to download the Brick Search app. This all-in-one tool is designed to be the ultimate companion for the holiday season, empowering users to track their collection, identify sets instantly, and find the best prices.

"Christmas is the peak season for LEGO fans, but it is also the most expensive," said Tim Doel, Co-Founder at Brick Search. "We want to ensure parents and collectors are not overpaying. By using the Brick Credits system to earn rewards, and the Brick Search app to manage wishlists and scan for deals, shoppers can make their holiday budget go significantly further."

Key App Features for the Festive Rush:

Minifigure Scanner: Scan QR codes on minifigure packets to instantly identify what is inside. This removes the need for guessing or buying duplicates.
10,000+ Set Archive: Browse through thousands of LEGO sets with detailed information and specifications.
Collection & Wishlist: Build and manage your LEGO collection and wishlist in-app, making it easy to track the sets you have and want.
Price Comparison: Shop smarter with selected, trusted retailers for every set on sale to get the best deals.

Download Brick Search Today

The Brick Search app is available for free on both iOS and Android devices. Shoppers looking to optimize their Christmas buying strategy can download the app immediately via the links below:

Download for iOS (Apple App Store): https://apps.apple.com/us/app/brick-search-the-lego-set-app/id1317166952
Download for Android (Google Play Store): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bricksearch.bricksearch&hl=en_GB

A Smarter Way to Gift

By leveraging the savings potential of Brick Credits alongside the organizational power of Brick Search, LEGO enthusiasts can focus less on the cost and more on the creativity this Christmas.

About Brick Search Brick Search is the ultimate LEGO collection app. From minifigure scanning to collection tracking, it is the complete LEGO companion. Users can scan QR codes to identify minifigures instantly, track their collection, discover new sets, and never miss a retiring LEGO set. Everything needed to build the perfect LEGO collection is available in one app.

About Brick Fanatics Brick Fanatics is the premier online destination for LEGO news, reviews, and deals. Committed to the global community of builders, the site provides essential resources to help fans get the most out of their hobby. For more information on the Brick Credits program, including a detailed guide on how to maximize your savings, please visit: https://www.brickfanatics.com/get-more-lego-for-your-money-brick-credits/

Media Contact: Tim Doel Email: info@tiromedia.co.uk
Website: www.bricksearch.app

SOURCE: Brick Search

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